A Study on Green Economy Indicators and Modeling: Russian Context

This article aims to assess and forecast the dynamics of a regional green economy. The research relevance is determined by the need to develop theoretical and methodological basis of the green economy for the transition period and to identify criteria basis for assessing the state and regional level of it. The authors applied the modern methods, which allowed to model criteria considering data uncertainty and both static and dynamic criteria. The research process involved the methods of scientific analysis, comparison and synthesis, the theory of fuzzy sets, and fuzzy modeling. The main principles and methodology of the criteria evaluation for a regional green economy are proposed. The principal methodological approach in this research combines the current state and dynamics of the green economy in evaluating and forecasting the conditions of data uncertainty. The research results form a theoretical, methodological, and practical basis for assessing the current state and level of a regional green economy development, determining the effectiveness of environmental and economic programs, optimizing financial management, conducting environmental monitoring, and developing state plans.The research was funded by the grant of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation to Perm National Research Polytechnic University # 26.6884.2017/8.9 "Sustainable development of urban areas and the improvement of the human environment.

A Study on Green Economy Indicators and Modeling: Russian Context

This article aims to assess and forecast the dynamics of a regional green economy. The research relevance is determined by the need to develop theoretical and methodological basis of the green economy for the transition period and to identify criteria basis for assessing the state and regional level of it. The authors applied the modern methods, which allowed to model criteria considering data uncertainty and both static and dynamic criteria. The research process involved the methods of scientific analysis, comparison and synthesis, the theory of fuzzy sets, and fuzzy modeling. The main principles and methodology of the criteria evaluation for a regional green economy are proposed. The principal methodological approach in this research combines the current state and dynamics of the green economy in evaluating and forecasting the conditions of data uncertainty. The research results form a theoretical, methodological, and practical basis for assessing the current state and level of a regional green economy development, determining the effectiveness of environmental and economic programs, optimizing financial management, conducting environmental monitoring, and developing state plans.The research was funded by the grant of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation to Perm National Research Polytechnic University # 26.6884.2017/8.9 "Sustainable development of urban areas and the improvement of the human environment.

The role of human resources on the economy: a study of the Balkan eu member states

In this paper we analyze the impact of the quality of human capital on the main economic indicators of South-Eastern Europe countries [SEE] at the NUTS 2 level. The subjects of this research are the human capital indicators of regional competitiveness. The quality of human capital depends largely on the age structure of the population and the quality of education. Those regions, which have the highest percentage of the working-age population and highly educated people, are able to achieve higher productivity and gain a competitive advantage over other regions. As main indicators of the quality of human capital we identified: population; persons aged 25-64 with tertiary education attainment; students in tertiary education and participation of adults aged 25-64 in education and training and human resources in science and technology. As main economic indicators, we identified: regional gross domestic product; employment and income of households. The aim of this paper is to determine whether there is a correlation between the indicators of the quality of human capital and economic indicators. As a main methodology we have used the correlation coefficient which shows interdependence of the analyzed indicators. As part of our analysis, we consider only EU member states that belong to the SEE countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. We conclude that in all countries there is a high multiple correlation coefficient between the indicators human resources in science and technology, number of students and employment.This paper is the result of the project No. 47007 III funded by the Ministry for Education, Science and Technological Development of Republic of Serbia

Influence of summer temperatures on basic economic and tourism indicators of the middle mediterranean

The Middle Mediterranean is characterized by long, hot, and dry summers, significant historical and cultural values, and the warm Mediterranean sea, making it attractive for coastal tourism. Given these characteristics, the goal of our paper is to analyze the influence of summer temperatures in the region of the Middle Mediterranean on the values of underlying economic and tourism indicators. The method of simple linear correlation and regression was used. Based on the results of testing, we came to the conclusion that the temperatures in the summer months have no significant influence on selected economic and tourism indicators. Also, we conclude that social factors have the greatest influence on these indicators. The coefficients of variation are calculated in the observed period to analyze the variability of the tested values. It could not be identified a statistically significant relationship of indicators with summer temperatures

Green Economy: Definition and Main Directions of Development

Сurrently, a set of global environmental and economic threats and challenges is forcing world economic science to find new ways of development of the world economy. A new model of economic growth must satisfy two main criteria: firstly, to find a qualitatively new path of growth, and, secondly, to ensure the safety and improve environmental quality for human habitation, i.e. to provide new economic growth without negative consequences for the environment. Many modern scientists see the solution to these problems in a relatively new trend in the economy that has been existing for over 30 years - the green economy. Top politicians and civil servants in leading economies echo their view. In this regard, the author has conducted in the present article the analysis of existing definitions of the green economy and has identified that many of them do not always agree on how to interpret and define the notion. The author has investigated the definition and formulation of various existing theories. The author has also examined the available Russian and international studies on the topic of sustainable development and green economy. During the research the methods of scientific analysis, comparison and synthesis were used. As the result of the research, the author has come to a conclusion about the necessity of developing a new definition of the green economy which would clearly explain its essence. The author emphasizes that the concept of green economy does not replace sustainable development, but achieving the sustainability of a nation depends almost entirely on the formation of the “right” kind of economy.В настоящее время совокупность глобальных экологических и экономических угроз и вызовов поставила мировую экономическую науку перед необходимостью поиска нового пути развития экономики мира. Новая модель экономического роста должна удовлетворять двум основным критериям: во-первых, найти качественно новое направление роста, во-вторых, обеспечить сохранность и улучшение качества окружающей среды для проживания человека, то есть обеспечить новый экономический рост без негативных последствий для окружающей среды. Многие современные ученые видят решение этих задач в относительно новом направлении в экономике, существующем чуть более 30 лет, – «зеленой» экономике. Их мнение разделяют и ведущие политики и государственные служащие мировых экономических держав. В связи с этим в настоящей статье автор провел анализ существующих определений «зеленой» экономики и выявил множество не всегда схожих мнений и трактовок ее определения. Автор осуществил поиск и формулировку наиболее точного и емкого современного определения «зеленой» экономики. Автором были изучены российские и международные научные исследования по теме устойчивого развития и «зеленой» экономики. В процессе исследования использовались методы научного анализа, сравнения и синтеза. В результате автор приходит к выводу о необходимости разработки нового определения «зеленой» экономики, которое однозначно определит ее сущность. В заключении автор акцентирует внимание, что концепция «зеленой» экономики не заменяет собой концепцию устойчивого развития, но достижение устойчивости государства почти полностью зависит от формирования «правильной» экономики.Работа ведется на основании задания на выполнение госзаказа в сфере научной деятельности в рамках базовой части государственного задания Министерства образования и науки Российской Федерации Уральский государственный лесотехнический университет (тема № 26.8660.2017/8.9 «Методология исследований форм экономико-технологической реальности в аспекте устойчивого управления лесопользованием»

VARIATIONS OF CLIMATE PARAMETERS AND THEIR IMPACT ON CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND SAUVIGNON BLANC PHENOLOGY IN CONDITIONS OF CENTRAL SERBIA

Research carried out in vineyard of King Peter I Karadjordjevic-Royal Winery at Oplenac-Topola municipality, on Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet sauvignon. Vineyard planted with Sauvignon blanc is geographically positioned at GPS coordinates N 44° 14' 4" and E 20° 41' 15" and Cabernet sauvignon is geographically positioned at GPS coordinates N 44° 14' 35" and E 20° 41' 22". Climat parameters (series from 1982-2011 year) included following parameters: mean monthly, vegetation (april-october) and annual temperature, active and effective temperature, precipitation distribution (annual and vegetation) and wind direction. Phenological observation included beginning and end of following phenophases: bleeding, budbreakt, shoot growing, flowering, berry development and ripening. The greatest variation Sauvignon blanc manifested in duration of grape ripening which is in 2010. lasted 46 days while in 2011. lasted 34 days. Cabernet sauvignon in 2011. had a lower number of days that have passed from bleeding to full maturity (209 days) compared to 2010., when it passed 217 days

Перспективы развития северного морского пути на базе морского порта Сабетта

Received December 10, 2018; accepted March 18, 2019.Дата поступления 10 декабря 2018 г.; дата принятия к печати 18 марта 2019 г.The Northern Sea Route (NSR) and the opportunities it offers for international transportation networks is widely discussed not only in academic literature but also by the wider public. The purpose of this article is to analyze the economic and logistical prerequisites for the development of the NSR-based project, its opportunities and threats in the light of Russia’s regional development. The article also focuses on the potential of the sea port of Sabetta, which may be turned into a transnational transport hub. The possibility of development of intermodal terminals is also discussed. The project presented in this article is based on the multimodal transport approach. The methodological framework relies on the method of branches, arbitrary variation in network programming, and graphical modelling. The analysis has shown that in its current state, the transportation network is insufficient and requires further expansion and modernization. The authors conclude that the capacities of Sabetta need to be supplemented with a modern network of railway, river and motor transport. This project may be expected to become a driver for regional development of the Urals and Siberia, create new jobs and attract foreign investment. The results of the study can be used for strategic planning of regional development of Russia’s northern regions.Северный морской путь (СМП) и его возможности для развития международных транспортных сетей широко обсуждаются не только в научной литературе, но и среди широкой общественности. Целью данной статьи является анализ экономических и логистических предпосылок для развития проекта, основанного на СМП, его возможностей и угроз в свете регионального развития России. В статье также рассматривается потенциал морского порта Сабетта, который может быть превращен в транснациональный транспортный узел. Также обсуждается возможность развития интермодальных терминалов. Проект, представленный в этой статье, основан на мультимодальном транспортном подходе. Методологическая основа опирается на метод ветвей и графическое моделирование. Анализ показал, что в своем нынешнем состоянии транспортная сеть недостаточна и требует дальнейшего расширения и модернизации. Авторы приходят к выводу, что возможности Сабетты необходимо дополнить современной сетью железнодорожного, речного и автомобильного транспорта. Можно ожидать, что этот проект станет драйвером регионального развития Урала и Сибири, создания новых рабочих мест и привлечения иностранных инвестиций. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы для стратегического планирования регионального развития северных регионов России.The work is carried out based on the task on fulfillment of government contractual work in the field of scientific activities as a part of base portion of the state task of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation to Ural State Forest Engineering University (the No. 26.8660.2017/8.9 “The Research Methodology of Forms of Economic and Technological Reality in the Aspect of Sustainable Forest Management”). Also it was did on the task on fulfillment of government contractual work in the field of scientific activities as a part of base portion of the state task of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation to Perm National Research Polytechnic University (topic No. 26.6884.2017/8.9 “Sustainable development of urban areas and the improvement of the human environment”).Работы выполняются на основании задания на выполнение государственных договорных работ в области научной деятельности в составе базовой части государственного задания Министерства образования и науки Российской Федерации для Уральского государственного лесотехнического университета (№ 26.8660.2017/8.9 «Методология исследования форм экономической и технологической реальности в аспекте устойчивого лесопользования»). Также было выполнено задание на выполнение государственной договорной работы в области научной деятельности в составе базовой части государственного задания Министерства образования и науки Российской Федерации в Пермский национальный исследовательский политехнический университет (тема № 26.6884.2017/8.9 «Устойчивое развитие городских территорий и улучшение среды обитания человека»)

Effects of a nine-month physical activity intervention on morphological characteristics and motor and cognitive skills of preschool children

(1) Background: Regular physical activity (PA) plays an important role during early childhood physical and psychological development. This study investigates the effects of a 9-month PA intervention on physiological characteristics and motor and cognitive skills in preschool children. (2) Methods: Preschool children (n = 132; age 4 to 7 years) attending regular preschool programs were nonrandomly assigned to PA intervention (n = 66; 60 min sessions twice per week) or a control group (n = 66; no additional organized PA program) for 9 months. Exercise training for the intervention group included various sports games, outdoor activities, martial arts, yoga, and dance. Anthropometry, motor skills (7 tests), and cognitive skills (Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices and Cognitive Assessment System) were assessed before and after an intervention period in both groups. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA. (3) Results: Body weight significantly increased in both groups over time. Compared to the changes observed in the control group, the intervention group significantly increased in chest circumference (p = 0.022). In contrast, the control group demonstrated an increase in waist circumference (p = 0.001), while these measures in the intervention group remained stable. Participants in the intervention group improved running speed (p = 0.016) and standing broad jump (p = 0.000). The flexibility level was maintained in the intervention group, while a significant decrease was observed in the control group (p = 0.010). Children from the intervention group demonstrated progress in the bent-arm hang test (p = 0.001), unlike the control group subjects. Varied improvements in cognitive skills were observed for different variables in both intervention and control groups, with no robust evidence for PA-intervention-related improvements. (4) Conclusions: Preschool children’s participation in a preschool PA intervention improves their motor skills